The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has launched a nationwide tree planting campaign aimed at planting 1,000 trees within one hour (7am – 8am) across multiple locations in Nigeria on Thursday, 30 April 2026, in a bold demonstration of its commitment to environmental sustainability and community development. The initiative, implemented under the COWA Green Borders…
Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has launched a strong attack on what he described as “political buccaneers” attempting to take over the party structure, insisting the plot has been defeated following a recent court ruling on factional congresses. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, on Monday nullified…
Across the vast, diverse agricultural landscape of Nigeria, a much-needed transformation is taking place. From a national perspective, the challenge has always been one of scale and connectivity. Nigeria’s agricultural sector contributes significantly to its GDP, yet it has long been plagued by a massive extension gap. Nationally, the ratio of extension agents to farm…
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State chapter, has urged local farmers to adopt expertise in running their farms to prevent losses in the sector. The PAN Chairman, Mr Mojeed Iyiola, made this call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. Iyiola reiterated that no farmer or…
A Bill for a Law to amend the Anambra State Local Government Administration Law, 2024 has been passed into law by Anambra law makers. The Executive Bill was presented by the Deputy Majority Leader, Mr Jude Akpua representing Njikoka 2, and was seconded by the Minority Leader, Mr Johnbosco Akaegbobi, representing Nnewi South 2 constituency….
Global leaders, activists, and advocates have called for a fundamental shift in power and accountability systems to accelerate gender equality as the ”Women Deliver” 2026 Conference opens in Narrm (Melbourne). This is contained in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, and signed by Kim Lufkin, Director of Communications, ‘’Women…
The Senate on Wednesday ordered an investigation into renewed attacks in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa. The lawmakers also directed immediate provision of relief materials for displaced residents following violent assaults on communities, including Kwa, Gyakan, Rigange, Waduku and Tchobo, by gunmen reportedly riding motorcycles. The resolution followed a motion by Sen. Binos Yaroe…
Prince Laja Adeoye, a governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised concerns over internal democracy in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeoye, in a statement on Wednesday, was reacting to reports of series of endorsements of Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat as APC consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship race….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on has displayed register of voters from the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) for claims and objections. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Lagos State, Prof. Ayobami Salami, disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement by Alhaji Taiwo Gbadegesin, the Head, Voter Education and Publicity of…
President Bola Tinubu has joined the 2027 presidential race after the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms were purchased on his behalf. The N100 million forms were obtained at the Abuja Continental Hotel by House of Representatives member James Faleke, representing the president and the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), alongside other…
